Chris Ellen Lamb
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Better Than Average Rough outline 1/20/2012
Better Than Average
I Just Wanna Be Average by Mike rose wine is the story of all(prenominal) man. It is the story that teaches us all an important lesson…low expectations a good deal produce poor results. The story inspires each of us to gain to see not who you are, but who you progress to the strength to take away in spite of (rather than because of) our circumstances. But in order for this to happen, you essential be willing to reach beyond your environment.
The story addresses a variety of social and economic issues. Rose comes from an economically challenged family that seems to have sacrificed to send their son to a Catholic school, hoping for a punter education. Unfortunately, Mike is academically misplaced when someone elses I.Q. analyze results are confused with his own. The school setting lacks teachers who are unable to command the interest and commitment of their students. In fold, the students lack heed and respect for their teachers. This is the perfect recipe for complacent soup that produces most as much fervor for learning in students as boiled potato water produces flavor.
It is not until an unlikely English teacher grabs Roses attention that things begin to turn around for young Mike.
Enter: Jack MacFarland, who Rose describes as a beatnik who was born too late. His teeth were stained, he tucked his sorry tie in between the tertiary and fourth buttons of his shirt and his pants were chronically wrinkled. (Rose, 27) However, the English students at Our Lady of Mercy High soon learned that commencement ceremony impressions can be misleading. MacFarlands passion for contemplating the works of abundant literature was only matched by his intent to spark a desire for something greater, even grander in his students than they were. Had it not been for the influence of MacFarland Rose may have become someone else altogether. It was MacFarland who saw potential in one young Voc Ed student. It was...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com
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